Aikido Associations

The UKA was formed in 1986 by William Smith Sensei MBE» and other senior teachers, all with at least 25 years experience in teaching aikido. The UKA is directly affiliated to the »Hombu Dojo in Tokyo which is the world headquarters of Aikido.

The »Yama Arashi UK is affiliated to the British Aikido Board, which is recognised by »Sports England (formerly known as the British Sports Council) as the only governing body for Aikido in the United Kingdom.

The Shima Arashi Aikido Club is a non-profit club run by former Phoenix Aikido student Jason Bird. They are currently fundraising to try and secure a new permanent dojo near their current location in Portland, Dorset.